National Contract Logistics Facility Engineer

Kuehne+Nagel; West Jefferson (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a facilities project professional in the United States to design, manage, and optimize contract logistics solutions. You will lead facility and equipment projects, coordinating with Owners, Architects, and General Contractors to meet TI specs and schedules.

In this hybrid role, travel up to 30% is required. A 3–5 year distribution-facility background and a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field are needed, along with AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of facility, equipment maintenance and implementation experience in a distribution environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Manage new building construction, tenant improvement, and up-fit projects with Owners, Architects, and GCs within TI specs and budget.
• CAD layout design for space utilization, financials, and code compliance.
• Update Equipment Pricing file for new business and ongoing support.
• Provide Hazardous Materials storage and handling designs that are code compliant with stakeholders.
• Develop facility sub-project plans and track implementation timelines with KN/Customer objectives.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Finance, Security, IT and other PMs to align goals.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Visio

MS Office

Job description

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

Join a dynamic team where you'll lead exciting facility and equipment projects that directly support business growth. From new site launches to facility enhancements, you'll drive initiatives that make a lasting impact on operations, customers, and overall business success.

How you create impact

• Manage new building construction, tenant improvement, and up-fit projects by collaborating with Owners, Architects, and General Contractors to ensure tenent improvement TI Spec’s and budget are adhered to throughout the project.
• Warehouse and office Computer Aided Design- CAD layout design based on customer requirements to maximize space utilization, financial considerations, and compliance with National Fire Protection Associaition and building code regulations.
• Update the Equipment Pricing file as required for new business and ongoing operational support.
• Provide Hazardous Materials storage, handling support and designs that are code compliant by interfacing with the customer, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, fire consultants and authorities having local jurisdiction.
• Develop facility sub-project plans and recommendations in support of KN/Customer objectives and implementation timelines; track and report on the status of the project.
• Work with new and existing vendors to research, specify, and recommend capital equipment acquisitions i.e. racking, Material Handling Equipmentin, furniture, conveyor systems, generators, cold rooms, etc…. as well as managing the delivery schedule and installation.
• Interface with Purchasing, Finance, Security, IT and other sub-project managers to align goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Identify, track, manage and mitigate project issues and risks.
• Escalate issues and concerns to the appropriate parties to minimize any potential impact to the project timeline and successful implementation.

What we would like you to bring

• Must have at least 3 to 5 years of facilty, equipment maintenance and implementation experience in a distribution environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products (including Microsoft Project and Visio) required.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with customers, peers and senior management.
• Strong operational knowledge/Expert problem solver.
• The ability to create and manage work plans and timelines and handle multiple priorities is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and requirements.
• Proven business acumen and possess professional business demeanor.
• Be well organized with great follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking in an organized manner.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

• Ability to travel up to 30%

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. hybrid

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.